Renseignements généraux

Nº de série

S/O

Nº de partie

1

Nombre total de parties

1

Ou

S/O

Brevets

S/O

Description générale

Aluminium and glass

Dimensions

Remarque : Cette information reflète la taille générale pour l’entreposage et ne représente pas nécessairement les véritables dimensions de l’objet.

Longueur

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Largeur

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Hauteur

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Épaisseur

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Poids

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Diamètre

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Volume

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Lexique

Groupe

Technologie industrielle

Catégorie

Divers

Sous-catégorie

S/O

Fabricant

Ou

EIS

Pays

Inconnu

État/province

Inconnu

Ville

Inconnu

Contexte

Pays

Canada

État/province

Manitoba

Période

1990s to 2011

Canada

This sign is representative of the design of airports, which is frequently similar from airport to airport, but which has changed since the early 20th century. As increasing numbers of people traveled, airports developed to make the process of getting passengers and their baggage on and off of airplanes easier (and to keep them occupied while they waited). Spaces winthin airports served specic roles and related to the type of flight the passenger was taking and where he or she was in the process of travelling. For instance, flights within Canada and international flights often had their own areas. Airport space was also divided into departures (with checking in and boarding separate steps and spaces in departure) and arrivals. This sign is also representative of the ongoing nature of airport growth and evolution. It comes from the Winnipeg International Airport terminal, which opened in 1964 and had a major renovation and expansion in the 1980s, but also underwent minor changes thoughout most of its lifetime. According to a project manager at the airport, “Renovations in the old air terminal building began almost immediately from opening the doors in the 1960s and continued unitl 2009. Signs in particular, are added, removed or modified almost continuoustly.” This sign was added in the 1990s.

Fonction

A wayfinding aid intended to indicate the location of international arrivals, which was gate C.

Technique

Growth in passenger numbers and the resulting development and design of airports is the result of airplanes becoming safer, faster, and able to carry more people. Airport development can also be the result of changing security systems and the technologies used to process people and their luggage.

Notes sur la région

Inconnu

Détails

Marques

Print reads on both sides "International Arrivals/ Arrivée vols/ internationaux/ C". Mfr's plate is not accessible, however, curatorial worksheet indicates "EIS".

Manque

Appears complete

Fini

Aluminium frame with white glass and black print.

Décoration

none